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5 Rajab 14355 May 2014

Warning Against Oppressing a Non Muslim Living in a Muslim State

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "He who oppresses any dhimmi (non Muslim living in an Islamic state), or defames and degrades him, or demands from him anything more than he can bear or do, I will stand against that person and make a demand in favour of…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

The Status of “Salatur Raghaib” in Rajab

QuestionCould you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, "the Sacred Night of Desires". It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is the night that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was transferred from his father to his mother's…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Who Was Crucified in Place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?

QuestionI have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alayhis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to get crucified in return for Jannah. Some say it was the soldier from the Jewish army who came…

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143530 April 2014

Authenticity of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionThe following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna Ramadan.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Is There Any Reward for Announcing the Commencement of Rajab?

QuestionIs this authentic? "The month of Rajab is here again, Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever is the first person to give another person news about this month the fire is Haram to them"

24 Jumadal Akhirah 143525 April 2014

Hadith on Wife Demanding Divorce

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that a woman who demands separation from her husband will not smell the fragrance of Jannah. Such a woman is termed a munafiq (hypocrite) in the Hadith.

24 Jumadal Akhirah 143525 April 2014

Proof for Masah on the Nape

QuestionWhat is the reason for the Hanafi madhab stating that one should do masah of the nape during wudu? Is there any proof for this from Hadith?

21 Jumadal Akhirah 143522 April 2014

Hadith on Music

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and suitable to quote? "On the day of judgement, molten lead will be poured into the ears of the person who used to listen to music"

17 Jumadal Akhirah 143518 April 2014

One Woman Leading Others in Salah

QuestionThere is a Hadith in Tabarani and Musnad Ahmad that says ''There is no good in women's congregation." What is the status of this Hadith? There is also a report from Ali saying a woman can never be an imam, but Hadiths in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah said 'Aishah and…

16 Jumadal Akhirah 143517 April 2014

Authenticity of the Famous Du’a After Meals

QuestionCan you please advise on the status of of the recommended Dua after eating; "Alhamdulillahil ladhy at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana Muslimin" Someone said it is Munkar (very weak), Is this true?

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Should We Address the Deceased After Burial?

QuestionAfter the burial of the deceased some people give adhan on the grave, and they say “It comforts the dead in the horrid loneliness of the grave”, is the calling of the adhan permissible and is this proven from the sunnah or the sahabah? After the burial of the deceased…